Respiratory Care Practitioner - Lake Superior College

Respiratory Care Practitioner from Lake Superior College is a Campus Associate Respiratory Care degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Description: Respiratory care practitioners are health care specialists who work with a variety of patients suffering from cardiopulmonary disorders. Working under the direction of a physician, respiratory care practitioners assist in the evaluation, treatment, management, and rehabilitation of these disorders. Patients treated by respiratory care practitioners range from premature infants to the elderly. Practitioners enjoy tremendous opportunity for diversity in their practices. Working in diagnostic labs, hospitals, clinics, home care and industry, respiratory care practitioners fill a vital role in our nation?s health care system. The clinical experience is diverse, with opportunities to train in a variety of areas and hospitals in our region. Upon graduation, the student will receive an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Respiratory Care. The graduate is then eligible to sit for the NBRC credentialing exams, which are required for licensure. Upon successful completion of the exams, the graduate will be awarded the credentials of Registered Respiratory Therapist (R.R.T.). Program outcomes include: Exhibit the ability to discern, implement, and evaluate information required to practice as an entry level Advance Respiratory Care Practitioner Demonstrate proficiency in technical skill required to practice as an entry level Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner Exhibit behaviors which are professional in nature and are consistent with employer expectations as an entry level Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner View more details on Lake Superior College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Respiratory Care courses.